What is the bungo straits?

Bungo Straits is a narrow strait that separates the islands of Sumatra and Java in Indonesia. It connects the Java Sea to the Indian Ocean and is about 30 kilometers wide at its widest point. The strait has several small islands and is known for its strong currents, making it a popular shipping lane for cargo vessels and oil tankers. The Bungo Straits was the location of the Battle of the Java Sea during World War II, where a Japanese naval force defeated a combined American, British, Dutch, and Australian fleet. Today, the strait remains an important transit point for international maritime trade and fishing activity.